DJ AM dies of apparent drug overdose

Adam " DJ A.M." Goldstein was found dead in his New York City apartment Friday (8/28) by police officers responding to a 911 call. The celebrity DJ, who along with Travis Barker survived a deadly airplane crash nearly one year ago, was 36.

An initial autopsy was inclusive in determining cause of death. However, unofficial reports claim Goldstein died of an accidental drug overdose. Investigators found crack cocaine, a glass crack pipe and at least seven bottles of prescription drugs on his kitchen counter, including the anti-anxiety drug Xanax, sources told The New York Daily News.

Goldstein had been sober for more than a decade but reportedly began using prescription medication to combat his fear of flying following last September's plane crash. (The DJ had been scheduled to fly to Las Vegas on Friday for a gig at Rain in The Palms Resort and Casino.)

Insiders told TMZ.com that Goldstein's relapse was "recent" and was likely triggered by medication prescribed for anxiety and the pain associated with the second- and third-degree burns he suffered in the plane crash.

Goldstein, who was born in Philadelphia, was a longtime Los Angeles resident. In addition to his high-profile club career, DJ A.M. was known for spinning at exclusive private events for the likes of Ben Stiller, Jennifer Lopez and Leonardo DiCaprio. He could take home more than $25,000 for a three-hour gig, according to the Los Angeles Times. He also co-owned the Hollywood nightclub LAX and a partnership stake in the Atlantic City club Dusk.

Throughout his early 20s, Goldstein struggled with addiction, depression and weight problems. In 1997, he said he came close to killing himself but turned things around, according to the Los Angeles Times. He gave up drugs and alcohol and underwent gastric bypass surgery, resulting in a drastic weight reduction.

Goldstein recently announced his participation in a new drug-intervention reality show for MTV called "Gone Too Far." At a news conference last month, Goldstein said he wanted to help others because he had escaped death twice as a former addict and crash survivor.